Jarry Rotondi

Jaroslawa “Jarry” (Przybranowski) Rotondi Devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Jarry Rotondi, 99, of Warren, Michigan passed into glory on March 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Jarry was born on June 12, 1925 in Biely Kamien’, Poland. As a young girl, Jarry was taken by Nazi soldiers in war torn Poland as forced labor to Nazi Germany, where she met the love of her life, Tadeusz Przybranowski. Tad and Jarry escaped captivity, married and after a seven year wait, migrated to America, arriving on Ellis Island with eldest son Eugene and pregnant with son Richard, The couple went on to have a total of 12 children, 9 boys and 3 girls, and resided in Detroit, Michigan. Jarry selflessly raised her children on a carpenter's income making homemade meals, bread and baked goods, sewing clothing for her children, crocheting hats, sweaters, keeping a beautiful home and garden, and actively canning her own food and working tirelessly to ensure that her children had a better life. Yet, there was always room for someone extra at Jarry's table. When asked how she did it, her response was the same, "the Lord will provide...and He always did". A woman of great faith, prayer, perseverance and pillar of strength, Jarry always had a smile on her face that lit the room. Her laugh was infectious, and her home was the place to be for good food and good times. The family often went on adventures exploring the country in the family van, visiting every state in the union camping, hiking, fishing and fun by the campfire. Jarry loved comedies and often stated that "laughter is the best medicine". She enjoyed exploring and travel and was an avid walker, even walking 5 miles a day into her 90's. The only thing Jarry didn't know how to do was fail. She was blessed in every way and everyone left her presence a little richer with her quick wit, infectious smile, truthful input and wise counsel. There wasn't a pretentious bone in her body. Later in life, Jarry suffered a massive stroke which debilitated her physical body, but even then, her fighting spirit could not be quenched. Jarry had a smile on her face and love in her heart. What would have broken many people, only made her stronger. Even until the very end of her life, Jarry was more interested in the happiness of those around her rather than her own. Jarry loved the Lord was an avid student of the bible, a gifted artist and loved people. She was affectionately known as "Ma" by many as she loved everyone as her own. Jarry was preceded in death by husband Tad, second husband, Vincent, sons George and James, and great grandson Noah. She is survived by sons Eugene Przybranowski, Richard Przybranowski, Andrew Przybranowski, Thomas (Shelly) Preston, Michael Przybranowski, Edward (Angela) Przybranowski, and Mitchell; daughters Theresa (Edmond) Curtis, Patricia and Christine (Cosimo) Grippi. Grandchildren: Damian Przybranowski, Thaddeus Przybranowski, Nizza, Eric (Christine) Preston, Gabriel Preston, Joshua Preston, Lori Basaj (Larry), Bryan Przybranowski, Rebecca (Chris) Richards, Veronica (Jason) Moravcik, Renea (Kyle) Pominville, Nathan (Lisa) Curtis, David (Christina) Curtis, James Przybranowski, Megan Przybranowski, Lindsay Przybranowski, April (Jason) Brown, and great grandchildren, Zachery, Jakob, Cole, Brady, Jacob, Kelson, Kaden, Kameron, Kaitlyn, Xavier, Zoe, Dakota, Nathan, Chase, Malachi, Thaddeus, Morgan, Levi, and Micah. Celebration of Life mass will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10am, 9:30 am viewing and church doors open at 9:00 am. St. Mark Parish, located at 4401 Bart Ave., Warren, MI. Processional to Assumption Grotto Church Cemetery. Family has requested that you join them. Isaiah 66:13 "As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you." 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted". Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

Jarry Rotondi

June 12, 1925 - March 27, 2025